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DeepSeek Unveils Open‑Source V4 Models, Claiming Lead in Coding Benchmarks and Low‑Cost Token Pricing

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released two new large language models, V4‑Pro and V4‑Flash, both featuring a one‑million token context window and open‑source licenses on Hugging Face. V4‑Pro, a 1.6‑trillion‑parameter model, outperformed leading U.S. models in coding and agentic tasks, while V4‑Flash delivered comparable speed at a fraction of the compute cost. DeepSeek also announced a token price of $3.48 per million output tokens, dramatically undercutting OpenAI and Anthropic rates, positioning the models as cost‑effective alternatives for developers.

Google adds automatic source labeling and bulk sharing to NotebookLM

Google rolled out two productivity upgrades for its AI‑powered research tool NotebookLM. The notebook now automatically tags and groups sources once a user adds five or more items, cutting the time spent sorting material. A new sharing workflow lets users paste an entire list of email addresses, letting teams collaborate without entering each address individually. Both features are live for all NotebookLM users and are part of a broader push to integrate the tool with Gemini and make notebook projects free for anyone using the Gemini web platform.

Discord Users Crack Anthropic’s Restricted Mythos AI Model

A group of Discord community members accessed Anthropic’s tightly guarded Mythos Preview AI model after exploiting a breach at AI‑training startup Mercur and leveraging existing permissions from a contracting role. The researchers used the model only to create simple websites, avoiding detection, but their actions expose gaps in Anthropic’s access controls and raise concerns about the security of advanced AI tools.

AI Chatbots Shift From Capturing Attention to Building Emotional Attachments, Experts Say

Researchers and ethicists warn that artificial‑intelligence chatbots are moving beyond the classic attention‑grab tactics of social media toward a new “attachment economy.” Tara Steele of the Safe AI for Children Alliance and Zak Stein of the AI Psychological Harms Research Coalition say the technology’s memory, personalized replies and validation cues are forging emotional bonds, especially among teens. Studies show one in five U.S. high‑school students have had a romantic relationship with an AI, while 64 percent of British children aged 9‑17 use chatbots regularly. Critics argue the trend could reshape how young people understand relationships.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes for not alerting police about ChatGPT user linked to Tumbler Ridge shooting

Two months after a deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman issued a public apology for failing to notify law enforcement about a ChatGPT account that had been banned for violating the company’s policy on real‑world violence. In a letter shared by local media, Altman expressed remorse to the town’s mayor and the province’s premier, acknowledging the missed opportunity to intervene and pledging stronger safeguards to prevent similar tragedies.

AI Stock Surge Mirrors Dot‑Com Bubble, Yet Profitability Sets It Apart

The S&P 500’s Shiller CAPE ratio now sits at 38‑40, the highest level in 155 years aside from the March 2000 dot‑com peak. While market concentration and lofty valuations echo 2000, leading AI firms such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet generate cash at historic rates. Analysts debate whether the AI rally will end in a bust or prove sustainable, hinging on whether the $660‑$690 billion annual hyperscaler capex delivers returns. The outcome will decide if today’s prices look like a bubble or a justified premium for a profitable new wave of technology.